- trimly
- adverb see trim II
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trimly
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Trimly — Trim ly, adv. In a trim manner; nicely. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
trimly — trim ► VERB (trimmed, trimming) 1) make (something) neat by cutting away irregular or unwanted parts. 2) cut off (irregular or unwanted parts). 3) reduce the size, amount, or number of. 4) decorate (something), especially along its edges. 5)… … English terms dictionary
trimly — adverb in a trim manner he was trimly attired • Derived from adjective: ↑trim … Useful english dictionary
trimly — See trim. * * * … Universalium
trimly — adverb In a trim manner … Wiktionary
trimly — adv. neatly, in good order, compactly, excellently … English contemporary dictionary
trimly — trim·ly … English syllables
trim — trimly, adv. trimness, n. /trim/, v., trimmed, trimming, n., adj., trimmer, trimmest, adv. v.t. 1. to put into a neat or orderly condition by clipping, paring, pruning, etc.: to trim a hedge. 2. to remove (something superfluous or dispensable) by … Universalium
trim — I. verb (trimmed; trimming) Etymology: probably from Middle English *trimmen to prepare, put in order, from Old English trymian, trymman to strengthen, arrange, from trum strong, firm; probably akin to Old English trēo tree, wood more at tree… … New Collegiate Dictionary
Boottree — Boot tree , n. [Boot + tree wood, timber.] An instrument to stretch and widen the leg of a boot, consisting of two pieces, together shaped like a leg, between which, when put into the boot, a wedge is driven. [1913 Webster] The pretty boots… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
